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Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Ezra of Ezra’s Valentines. Each year since preschool, Ezra made valentines for his classmates, friends, and family—but this year was different. He didn’t want to spend time making them, and he didn’t care if he got any either. Valentine’s Day isn’t that important thought Ezra. Follow along in this … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from O’win of O’win & the Moon. “My Moon! She’s disappearing!” When a lunar eclipse covers Moon, O’win calls upon Bear, Lion & Swan to help save her. As the world is veiled in red, O’win soon finds that it’s up to him to save her – if he can … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Enrique of Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English. Knock, knock! Tío Ricky is in town and he needs his nephew Enrique’s help! He doesn’t speak any English, so his nephew has to translate for him at the store, the post office, and the bank. But speaking Spanish feels like such a … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from King Liam of It Started With a P. King Liam has had a terrible nightmare! Something starting with the letter P will ruin his birthday. Goodbye pepperoni pizza.Farewell piñatas.Sayonara pants. But… when he sends away all of the people, he finds himself positively alone.On his birthday. Will King Liam … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Zed the Columbian Mammoth of STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits. STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits is the lyrical nonfiction origin story of the predator-prey relationships in the Ice Age ecosystem. STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits Author: Joyce Uglow Illustrator: Valerya … Read more
This week’s Picture Book Postcard is from An Astronauta of If Your Abuelo Is an Astronauta. This hilarious, high-flying bilingual picture book from the creators of If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja captures the love between grandchildren and long-distance grandparents, the complicated relationship between siblings, and the power of imagination. The day before abuelo comes … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Mr. Hacket of In This Classroom. In This Classroom is a heartwarming celebration of the school year, capturing the joy, struggles, and growth of students and teachers as they embark on an unforgettable journey of learning, friendship, and personal achievement. In This Classroom Author: Andrew Hacket Illustrator: Arthur Lin … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Owl of This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book. The classic “bear hibernation” story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises, perfect for a cozy winter read and story time year-round! This was supposed to be a sleepy bear book—a gentle, quiet story. Until … Read more
Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Sunny of Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story! This new released picture book is about a little girl named Sunny who, as the youngest of three daughters, is tired of hand-me-downs including her Chinese traditional qípáo dress. With Lunar New Year coming up soon, she has to … Read more
My dear author friends, I am so excited that you have a new picture book or middle grade novel on the market (or coming out soon), and I was wondering… Will you send me a postcard? Let me explain. I’ve created two new postcard-themed book blog series called Picture Book Postcards and Middle Grade Greetings. … Read more